CANCELLED — July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to cancel our July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll join us next month for our August STEAM Social: Summer Camp Edition. Stay tuned for details — and stay curious!


Logo for Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC)

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to cancel our July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll join us next month for our August STEAM Social: Summer Camp Edition. Stay tuned for details — and stay curious!




July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn

 

 Friday, July 11
 6 to 8 PM
 ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
 Free for Members & SOU Students | $10 for Non-Members
 Suggested donation — all workshops
 Includes full access to the museum’s exhibits
 Sip and learn: beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase

 Live entertainment by singer Ruby Helene Johnson


Get fired up for an unforgettable evening of science, art, and community at our July STEAM Social, Burning to Learn, featuring the vital work of the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC). This special summer edition dives into the science of wildfire, the power of art, and the importance of education during an era of climate change and increasing fire risk.


Explore the dynamic forces that drive wildfires — topography, weather, and fuel — in our Blaze & Brush watercolor workshop, where you’ll create a foldable “fire triangle” filled with your own notes and illustrations. Build your own DIY air filter with Ashland Fire & Rescue and learn how to protect your home and health during wildfire season. Don’t miss the engaging presentation and Q&A with SOFRC's Amelia Liberatore and Terry Fairbanks, including a screening of the inspiring FireBright video and student-led work in the field. Families can enjoy looping short films, self-guided tree ID activities, and creative learning spaces for all ages. 


This STEAM Social also supports the Fire Education for All campaign, a community fundraiser to replace critical funding lost during recent federal cuts. In lieu of our usual material fees, we’re inviting attendees to donate to the Fire Education for All campaign — supporting Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC), Lomakatsi, and ScienceWorks in providing fire ecology and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK) education for local K-12 students. 


Come ready to learn, create, and connect in this meaningful multigenerational STEAM celebration — and help spark a future of fire-safe communities!


Stay curious!

Sara Jones, of Ashland Fire & Rescue, leads a DIY air filter workshop.
Examples of fire triangles made by students in the Blaze & Brush workshop.

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